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UN still reflects "realities of 1945, not of 2025": Jaishankar calls for urgent reforms at UNTCC chiefs conclave

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called for urgent and decisive reform of the United Nations, warning that the institution risks "irrelevance" and "eroding legi... Read More


'When Israel blows up deals.': Released by Hamas, ex-hostage questions Netanyahu regime

India, Oct. 16 -- A former Israeli hostage said Wednesday that all Gaza captives could have returned home "a long time ago," as the relatives of the recently released hostages described the torture en... Read More


'Pak and Iran': Trump slips up as he repeats India ceasefire claim for the nth time | Watch

India, Oct. 16 -- Intending to repeat his claim of having used tariffs as a tool to "stop the war" between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump made a gaffe and referred to India as "Iran". ... Read More


Talks failed as TLP demanded militant release, say ministersPublished on: October 16, 2025 8:23 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Federal ministers revealed on Thursday that negotiations with the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) continued until the very last moment before the group's violent protests. Inform... Read More


Thousands Bid Emotional Farewell to Former Goa Chief Minister Ravi Naik with Full State Honours

Goa, Oct. 16 -- Thousands of people gathered to bid a tearful farewell to for mer Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Ravi Sitaram Naik, at his fu neral held at Khadpaband Hill on Wednesday. The c... Read More


Bangladesh, Uganda sign deal on commencement of FOC

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Bangladesh and Uganda on Wednesday signed an instrument on the commencement of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries, establishing a structured mechanism for r... Read More


Indian-origin Ashley Tellis breaks silence on arrest, denies espionage charges: 'Will vigorously contest...'

India, Oct. 16 -- Ashley J Tellis, Indian-origin US advisor on foreign policy accused of retaining classified documents and meeting Chinese officials, has denied all charges against him. A day after h... Read More


Recommendations on Charter implementation to be submitted before Oct 31: Ali Riaz

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Vice Chair of the National Consensus Commission (NCC) Prof Ali Riaz on Thursday said the Commission will place a clear, specific and comprehensive recommendation before the governmen... Read More


Trump's Brics angst is of his own making

India, Oct. 16 -- The Brics grouping, which brings together several key emerging economies, has been the frequent target of the ire of US President Donald Trump, with his latest tirade against the blo... Read More


Perfecting Penang's semiconductor future through Asean and the East Asia Summit - Phar Kim Beng, Luthfy Hamzah, and Rahmah Azizan

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 16 -- When the United States again threatens to impose sweeping tariffs on semiconductor imports, the tremors are felt far beyond Silicon Valley. In Penang - the "Silicon Valley of ... Read More